Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun goalie

2 senses of goalie

Sense 1
goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder -- (the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal)
       => soccer player -- (an athlete who plays soccer)
       => hockey player, ice-hockey player -- (an athlete who plays hockey)

Sense 2
goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper -- (the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring)
       => position -- ((in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player; "what position does he play?")